Jodi Smith

I had an abortion

Jodi Smith
How old are you: Between 21 and 27

Country of birth: Canada

Year of abortion: 2005

Country of abortion: Canada

they were mad at me and I lost so called friends over this,my family was sad when they found out 2+ years later.I had my abortion jan/05 and they found out July/07,but I know I made the right decsion for me and if they feel the need to judge me then they can all walk on because they weren't in my shoes.Let no one judge you because of the choice you are making,just know it is the best choice for you in your circumstances.

Type of abortion: in a clinic or hospital with surgery

My exprience was very good,the clinic I went to were very supportive and non judgemental.I felt very much at peace with my descision to end the pregnancy.Given the circumstances surrounding my visit to this clinic I felt I was given the best medical care and very high support when I had major complications after my abortion.

Reason for abortion: my education, my age (too young or old), problems with my relationship, family size

at the time I chose to have the abortion I was already raising a young child on my own and going to school.I was getting divorced from my first childs father and he was making things very difficult for me.He was stalking me and trying to kidnap my first child and I felt I was not ready to bring another child into the world.I wanted my life more settled first.I then made the difficult descison to end my pregnancy.My relationship with this father of the baby I was pregnant with was completly over and he was gone.I made the best decsion for me at that time.I do not regret my decsion but somedays I am sad when I look at my new baby who was born March 2006 a 10 week preemie and sometimes wonder what if I had the other baby....but then I would not be married to a wonderful man and have moved forward with my life.Do not regret your decsion and make the decsion that is right for you...your the one who has to live with whatever it is you decide.

Feelings about abortion: disappointed, irresponsible, numb, angry, confused, in doubt, stupid, ashamed, guilty, afraid

I do not regret my decsion but somedays I am sad when I look at my new baby who was born March 2006 a 10 week preemie and sometimes wonder what if I had the other baby....but then I would not be married to a wonderful man and have moved forward with my life.Do not regret your decsion and make the decsion that is right for you...your the one who has to live with whatever it is you decide.It is ok to feel a wide range of emotions...I went on a complete emotional rollercoaster for the first 6 to 8 weeks,I could cry and laugh all in one sentence.It all takes time but it works out.You learn quickly who are you friends and who are your rocks that you can lean on during rough times.

Religion no religion

Children: 1